More opinion and interviews
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OpinionReal-time Raman spectroscopy closes bioprocess control measurement gap
Manual sampling cycles leave bioreactor control decisions hours behind culture dynamics. Process Raman spectroscopy offers continuous, real-time measurement of critical parameters, enabling true closed-loop control in perfusion and continuous bioprocessing applications where measurement lag directly impacts yield and product quality.
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OpinionProcess Raman spectroscopy: closing biomanufacturing’s measurement infrastructure gap
The biopharmaceutical industry has embraced Pharma 4.0 concepts, but the measurement infrastructure required to realise autonomous facilities and continuous bioprocessing remains underdeveloped. Process Raman spectroscopy offers continuous, non-destructive monitoring at frequencies aligned with cell culture dynamics, bridging the gap between control system capabilities and available data.
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OpinionAI in pharmaceutical development: hype or panacea?
Dave Elder reflects on the array of applications for AI to facilitate successful drug development, though proof remains elusive.
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OpinionClinical trials for rare diseases
In this interview, Mindy Leffler, Managing Director of Qualitative Research and Psychometrics at Emmes Endpoint Solutions, discusses the nuances of designing clinical trials for rare diseases including specific challenges related to traditional endpoints.
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OpinionTackling the complex development landscape of pain medicines
In this exclusive interview, Torsten Madsen, CEO of Hoba Therapeutics, highlights the current clinical development landscape, challenges, and opportunities for pain management medicines.
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OpinionTrends shaping capsule development
In this interview from CPHI Barcelona, Julien Lamps from Lonza CHI discusses trends shaping capsule development.
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OpinionDigitalisation and PAT: current landscape and future trends
In this exclusive interview from CPHI 2023, Mohamed Noor, Digitalization Manager at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), explores the trends, challenges and opportunities that digitalisation and process analytical technology (PAT) have within the biopharmaceutical industry.
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OpinionGuaranteeing resilience in vaccine manufacturing
Nicolas Chornet, Senior Vice President of Resilience Operations at Moderna provides insight on how vaccine manufacturers can secure resilience in an environment of rapid technological advancement.


